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CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?

For all you 05 owners, what are the tubes that you use or mix of tubes that you use and on which locations?  I currently have 4 popes in the system, mixed with 2 stock EH tubes in the right and left single ended negative sections.  

I find it to be the right mix of bite and warmth.  
joey_v
testpilot
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If you are running single ended, the tubes labelled 1,2,4,5 will have the greatest impact on sound as they are used in the gain stage. If you are running balanced, tubes 3 and 6 are used as buffers and also provide gain to the balanced section, therefore, don’t skimp on these tubes if running balanced.

Tubes 7 and 8 are used for the headphone. If you don’t use headphone, this is a good place to insert the Electro-Harmonix tubes.

Don't forget to upgrade the terrible JJ 5AR4 rectifier tube in the power supply.

joey_v OP
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@testpilot 

you know that's what I thought, but I run balanced and all the tubes make a difference.

I run a hybrid of popes and EH stock in the single ended section and then popes in the balanced.


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shredder
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I run mine balanced as well and for that reason focus mostly on the 3 & 6 sockets. I have gone through many NOS as well as new Pavanes. My favorite is the CBS Hytron 5692. Rich yet still liner and balanced. Haven’t heard the Popes but have read good things.

Have you heard this DAC with the upgrade package? Wondering if it is worth the cash.
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